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Dush's avatar

Thanks Marco - very useful info as always.

I wish I could use HRV4Training via Garmin Connect. I actually use a combination of the Garmin stress measurement and overnight HRV to see my response to training or upcoming illness. I find the stress measurement, because of it's resolution (anytime you're still basically) is really good at picking out when I'm responding atypically to any stressor. Before I even feel sick I notice the stress graph elevated throughout the day. After a bout of exercise it stays elevated before falling etc.

I actually find it a good way to guide my health because when I do notice low HRV, high resting HR and poor stress levels I tend to wear a well fitting FFP2 respirator to avoid colds/flu's/covid & make sure I take it easy.

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Felipe Rebello's avatar

Great advice, Marco.

I've been running for the past 12 months without a 'resting week'. 2 weeks ago I ran my first half marathon in Prague, and for the past 4 weeks my Garmin watch shows me that my HRV is low. My trainer gave me a whole rest week to see if it gets back to normal.

I would like to try your app, but before could you help me understand which insights it delivers that Garmin Connect doesn't?

Kind regards.

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